Several dogs died or were mistreated under the care of a dog sitter from the Rover app in California, prompting police investigation and Rover to deactivate the sitter's account, as owners mourn their pets and seek justice.
Several dogs have died or been mistreated under the care of a dog sitter from the Rover app in San Francisco, prompting police investigation and the company's response to deactivate the sitter's account and cooperate with authorities.
The deaths of 21 dogs at Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding Facility in Argyle, New York, are under investigation, with initial reports suggesting a ventilation issue may have caused suffocation, though the cause remains unconfirmed. The facility is closed, and authorities are cooperating with the investigation, as grieving pet owners seek answers.
The bodies of two dogs, believed to belong to Susan Lane-Fournier, have been found dead following her murder in Clackamas County, Oregon. Lane-Fournier's body was discovered last Friday, and her husband, Michel Fournier, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Lane-Fournier was reported missing on November 22, and her death has been ruled a homicide. The couple was in the process of divorce, and neighbors had expressed concerns about domestic violence. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information about Michel Fournier's activities.
Authorities investigating the deaths of several dogs in Cottage Grove have rescued 22 dogs from a facility in Andover. The dogs were found dead on Grey Cloud Island, and while a person has confessed to dumping them, they are not believed to be the one who killed them. The rescued dogs are now in the care of the Animal Humane Society. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests or charges have been made at this time.